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From First Glance to Follow-Up: Digitally Amplifying Your Event Presence
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a footprint — it becomes a force. The goal isn’t more tech. It’s smarter use of digital leverage to create
U.S. News & World Report Names St. Mary’s Hospital Among Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 in 5 specialti
Athens, Ga. – U.S. News and World Report has named St. Mary’s Health Care System-Athens as a high-performing hospital in five specialty areas in the 2025-2026 Best Hospitals report, released Tuesday, July 29. St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens was recognized in the specialties of back surgery, heart attack, pacemaker implantation, hip replacement and knee replacement. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes.“Patient
Dwight Yoakam Adds Stop in Downtown Athens, GA for The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour
Dwight Yoakam Adds Stop in Downtown Athens, GA for The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour ATHENS, Ga. - July 28, 2025 – Two-time GRAMMY® award-winner Dwight Yoakam will be joined on stage by special guests The Mavericks and Junior Brown as The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour makes its way to Akins Ford Arena on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m Continuing momentum after the 2024 release of his latest record, Brighter Days, Dwight Yoakam’s tour date is the latest addition to Akins Ford Arena’s inaugural season of
Dalton Carpet One Hosts Annual Teacher Appreciation Event With Local Partners
Athens, Ga., July 2025 – At Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home, we believe that strong communities begin in the classroom. Every year, we are deeply moved by the dedication, resilience, and heart our local teachers bring to their students, and it’s our privilege to give back in a small but meaningful way. On July 21st, we hosted our annual Teacher Appreciation Event across our Athens, Lake Oconee, and Buford showrooms. What started in 2019 as a simple gesture of thanks has grown into one of our most cherished
Local Business Leader News -- Athens’ Chelsea Colclough Elected to Leadership GBA Board of Directors
Athens’ Chelsea Colclough Elected to Leadership GBA Board of DirectorsATLANTA – Chelsea Colclough, CPA, chief financial officer at First American Bank & Trust Company in Athens, has been elected by her peers in north Georgia to serve a three-year term on the Leadership GBA Board of Directors. Leadership GBA supports the advancement of career bankers by providing leadership development training, serving as a forum through which career bankers can network and exchange ideas and promoting industry advocacy
Two Timeless Classics Take The Classic Center Theatre Stage This Season!
Two Timeless Classics Take The Classic Center Theatre Stage This Season!The Classic Center Theatre, in proud partnership with Classical Arts Entertainment and International Ballet Stars, is thrilled to present two dazzling ballet productions this season: The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. For years, The Classic Center and Classical Arts Entertainment have collaborated to bring world-class performances to Athens audiences. This year, that partnership continues to celebrate enchanting storytelling and
Historic Athens Opens “Christmas in July” Sales for 2025 Holiday Gala
Historic Athens Opens “Christmas in July” Ticket Sales for 2025 Holiday Gala: Boulevard in LightsATHENS, Ga.,– Historic Athens has launched Christmas in July early bird ticket sales for its longest-running tradition: the Historic Athens Holiday Gala, presented by Jarrett Martin Group. This year’s event, Boulevard in Lights, returns to the Boulevard Historic District on Saturday, December 14, offering guests access to some of the district’s beautiful and historic homes.Now through July 31, early bird
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center Theatre
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center TheatreATHENS, GA – July 22, 2025 The 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre, presented by Akins Ford, is almost here! Secure your season subscription as early as Friday, July 25 for the best seats in the house. This season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites reimagined for the stage and bold, new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From laugh-out-loud
Clarke Middle School Sign Sponsorship
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits The Clarke Middle School PTA is excited to promote the following 2025-2026 academic year sponsorship opportunities. CMS is home to over 850 students and faculty. We host multiple after-school and weekend sporting events throughout the year. In addition to gaining brand awareness for local business products and/or services, sponsorships are an investment in Clarke County Schools and our community and they help us provide the very best to our students, teachers and staff. In
Leanne Morgan is Coming to Akins Ford Arena on August 20th
LEANNE MORGAN ADDS A STOP IN ATHENS, GA TO HER NATIONAL HEADLINING TOUR “JUST GETTING STARTED” AFTER NETFLIX SPECIAL BREAKTHROUGH, COMEDY POWERHOUSE CONTINUES TO SELL OUT ARENAS ACROSS THE U.S. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 27 AT 10:00 a.m. at AKINSFORDARENA.COMATHENS, GA – Comedy sensation Leanne Morgan is on a meteoric rise with her wildly successful national headlining tour, Just Getting Started. Following the massive success of her critically acclaimed Netflix special, I’m Every Woman, Morgan has
Scrappy, Smart, and Digital: Crafting a Lean Marketing Plan That Works
Digital marketing on a tight budget is the modern business equivalent of running a marathon in flip-flops—possible, but only if the strategy is sharp. While large companies pour millions into ad campaigns and influencer deals, small businesses and solo ventures often need to get creative just to stay in the race. That doesn’t mean quality must suffer; it just means each move needs to be deliberate. The difference between waste and return is often in the details, and there are clever, less obvious ways to
Nourishing Neighbors – Neighbor Survey Results: A Community Breakfast
You’re invited to hear about the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s 2025 Neighbor Survey, completed in partnership with Athens Wellbeing Project. Please join us for a meal that matters. Listen to what our neighbors say about their experience of food insecurity, and explore how we can respond with collaborative and compassionate action. A hot breakfast will be catered by Mama's Boy. thanks to Jackson EMC for sponsoring this community event. Location: The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia 890 Newton Bridge Rd
Rock Icons ZZ Top Bring Elevation Tour to the Classic Center Theater In Athens, GA In October 2025
ATHENS, GA – April 15, 2025—Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top will bring their 2025 Elevation Tour, presented by CHMF Entertainment to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ Top
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby Akins Ford Arena Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m. ATHENS, GA – April 7, 2025-- Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour to Akins Ford Arena on Friday, September 19, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Happy Hour Sad Tour are special guests Priscilla
See Tom Segura’s Come Together Tour at The Classic Center Theatre Friday, August 29
ATHENS, GA – February 4, 2025—Tom Segura, announced additional 2025 dates for his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together, hitting The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, August 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. "This is the most fun I've had on tour, and I'm excited to continue touring this hour of material to a
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
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